Churches: The Basilique du Sacré Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart)

The Basilique du Sacré Cœur (Basilica of the
Sacred Heart) is a Roman Catholic church located at the summit of the Montmartre
area of Paris.

Long Description:

A famous Paris landmark, the Basilique du Sacré Cœuris located on the highest point of the city. This large white
structure is the most noticeable feature when viewing Paris from the Eiffel
Tower. Basilique du Sacré-Cœur was built to atone for the perceived excesses of
the Second Empire and the uprising of the Paris Commune of 1871, as it was built
in the heart of the rebellious neighborhood. It is also dedicated in honor of
the 58,000 who lost their lives during the Franco-Prussian War.

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